ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Vooks Storybooks Arts and Crafts for Kids: Painting With Leaves!
Hi there! I’m Mila.
And I’m Kai.
We just had a fun time learning about leaves and how amazing they are. Did you know that leaves make both people and animals happy? My favorite leaves are the green ones because they have something special that makes them green. And guess what? We even saw some cute chipmunks!
Today, we’re going to create some awesome leaf paintings. Here’s what you’ll need:
First, let’s go outside to find some leaves. You can look in your yard or at the park. Try to pick leaves of different shapes and sizes. It’s like a treasure hunt!
Next, put a little bit of each primary color on separate paper plates. The primary colors are blue, red, and yellow. Did you know you can mix these colors to make new ones? For example, blue and yellow make green, and red and yellow make orange!
Now, place your leaves on the paper. Leave some space between each leaf. I love the colors of leaves in the fall, and this project reminds me of that. Plus, I get to wear my cozy winter coat!
It’s time to paint! Dip your sponge in the paint and gently dab it around the leaves. Hold the leaves so they don’t move. Have fun mixing colors! I mixed blue and red to make purple, and yellow and blue to make green.
Carefully peel off the leaves to see your beautiful artwork. Isn’t it pretty? If you love leaves, you might enjoy reading more about them. Ask a grown-up to help you find some fun books to read. There’s a special place called “Leaves on Books” where you can find lots of stories!
Now, we’re going to get cozy with some books and hot cider. Reading is so much fun, especially in the fall!
Leaf Observation Walk: Take a walk in your neighborhood or a nearby park with a grown-up. Look closely at the different types of leaves you find. Can you spot leaves of different colors, shapes, and sizes? Try to find at least three different kinds of leaves. Talk about why some leaves might be different colors or shapes. Do you notice any patterns or textures on the leaves?
Color Mixing Experiment: Using the primary colors (blue, red, and yellow), try mixing them to see what new colors you can create. Use a small brush or your fingers to mix the colors on a paper plate. What happens when you mix blue and yellow? How about red and blue? Write down or draw the new colors you make. Can you find anything around your house or outside that matches these new colors?
Leaf Art Gallery: After making your leaf paintings, create a mini art gallery at home. Hang your artwork on a wall or display it on a table. Invite family members to view your gallery. Explain how you made your paintings and what you learned about leaves and colors. Ask them what their favorite part of your artwork is and why.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Hi, I’m Mila.
Hi, I’m Kai.
We just swatched leaves on books and learned all about these beautiful parts of nature. My favorite part was definitely the little chipmunks! My favorite kind of leaf is the green ones because the thing that makes them green is actually kind of interesting. Leaves don’t just make humans happy; they also make animals happy.
Today, we’re going to make these amazing paintings! Here’s what you’ll need to make this at your house: paper, paint, primary colors, a sponge, and paper plates.
**Step 1: Gather Leaves**
Start this craft by going outside. We found these leaves in our yards and at the park. Make sure you get a variety of all shapes and sizes. Pick some off!
**Step 2: Prepare Your Paints**
I like to put one primary color on each plate. The primary colors are blue, red, and yellow. With those colors, you can make any color! For example, with blue and yellow, you can make green, and with red and yellow, you can make orange.
**Step 3: Position Your Leaves**
Put the leaves all over the paper like this. Make sure to leave space between each one. My favorite thing about fall has to be the beautiful colors of the leaves. That’s why I’m going to enjoy this project so much! My favorite thing about fall is that I get to wear winter coats—they’re comfy!
Looks like we’re ready to paint!
**Step 4: Sponge Paint**
Start experimenting with different colors by dipping your sponge in the paint on the plate, then start applying it around the leaves. You want to hold your leaf so it doesn’t slide off the paper. Have fun with colors! Try to mix and match. I used blue and red to make purple, and yellow and blue to make green.
**Step 5: Peel Off the Leaves**
This looks pretty, and now you have a beautiful leaf painting to admire! If you want to admire leaves even more, you can check out “Leaves on Books.” If you don’t have books, what are you waiting for? It’s a kid-safe, ad-free library full of storybooks brought to life. Ask your grown-up to help you start exploring to find more fun books like these.
We’re going to bundle up now and enjoy some books with some hot cider. They just love books in the fall!
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